dual purpose paddle?

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » April 27th, 2008, 10:40 am

i want a paddle i can use in the dirt and sand. is the viper strong enough to hold up in the dirt for hill climb?

Ported&Polished · Post by **Ported&Polished** » April 27th, 2008, 1:52 pm

No, I have a new Viper and it isn't any longer wearing than a Hooker. The paddles are reinforced a bit for less flex, but they will wear out fast if ridden in the dirt. Of course hillclimbers don't care about that because they just put another tire on when the one they are using is worn out, it' a pay to play sport. I just switch tires out depending on where I'm riding. Or in the case of my steelie, I have seperate rims with different tires.

Post by **AlisoBob** » April 27th, 2008, 5:03 pm

Talk to Jay, he has some kevlar paddles that wear better than regular ones...

But............

$$$$$$$$$

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » April 27th, 2008, 7:04 pm

whats the word jay lewisclan? will a viper handle the dirt?

lewisclan · Post by **lewisclan** » April 27th, 2008, 7:52 pm

yeah it would last for a few runs but if you are talking miles maybe 10 20
you let us know because I really dont

iggys-amsoil · Post by **iggys-amsoil** » April 28th, 2008, 1:08 am

Skat trak will make you a custom one but ya gota get'em a tire.

dahondaboy · Post by **dahondaboy** » April 28th, 2008, 7:57 am

btw....did yall see how much those dominator skat traks on ebay from that twin engine bike are going for? over 300 dollars! you can have skat trak make them cheaper than that! i sent them a dunlop carcass and had 12 paddles put on it with kevlar added for 215.00.

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » April 28th, 2008, 8:08 am

ya, saw that

happens on ebay all the time...I see people drop like $40 and a K&S shitty gasket set, when OEM from SH is cheaper

people are dumb, and that was just a reminder!

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » April 28th, 2008, 3:36 pm

dont sound like a viper will hold up in the dirt. ill call lees distributing and get a dominator ordered i guess

Post by **AlisoBob** » April 28th, 2008, 3:45 pm

Pirelli makes these "Dirt Paddles"
MXS Series

Super Soft Terrain MX Tires
Pure bred competition tires, designed for muddy and sandy conditions
Special HP (High modulus polyester) carcass for consistent performance under the toughest competition conditions
Paddle shaped tread design

This what your lookinf for?

ISBB · Post by **ISBB** » May 3rd, 2008, 3:10 pm

i was going to suggest those bob.. i believe maxis makes one as well called starcross or something like that..

When i make it to the worc's race in pismo this year thats what im gonna be running.. granted i can find a 19" setup.

nmdesertrider · Post by **nmdesertrider** » May 3rd, 2008, 3:25 pm

I tried dunlop 773 on my 250 once and it didn't have the nuts to really go on that tire, might be a good match for a 500.

Blusmbl · Post by **Blusmbl** » May 6th, 2008, 5:27 pm

Michelin's Starcross Sand 4 has a cup-shaped knob on it and works really well in loose dirt + sand, real similar to those Pirellis. Only issue, they don't make an 18" rear.

dahondaboy · Post by **dahondaboy** » May 28th, 2008, 7:19 am

my buddy used those pirelli "dirt paddles" last year at widowmaker, they worked awesome to get through the loose powder at the start of the hill but up in the rocks it got chunked up pretty bad, after the 2nd run it was missing a lot of knobs.

glen howell · Post by **glen howell** » May 29th, 2008, 2:51 pm

The choice of most 500cc climbers is a 12 paddle DOMINATOR $113.00 plus shipping no carcas needed. The 2nd choice of 500 cc climbers is a 12-paddle VIPER $113.00 plus shipping no carcas needed. But if they run out of CALIFORNIA the most of them run a DOMINATOR 12-14-16-18-paddles with bolts $$$$ ,The rule book from NAHA describes how to build one. But if any of you saw (TEAM GSS) Bike #43 run at Glen Helen JOHN HOWELL finished 18th in the 451-700 class He took 2nd place in the VETS CLASS.The tire he was using was a chain tire $200.00 plus shipping no carcas needed That I built 32 years ago it has ran on many different bikes so you can see they never wear out (THEY WORK GOOD IN SAND WITH FLPPERS ALSO),He got over 4 times on sat.and 2 times on sun.at the GLEN HELEN CLIMB. The choice of (TEAM GSS) is 12-paddle DOMINATORS and CHAIN TIRES.Glen (TEAM GSS) #42 NAHA

lewisclan · Post by **lewisclan** » May 29th, 2008, 3:28 pm

Theres some good info right there thanks for sharing Glen

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » May 29th, 2008, 3:32 pm

glen howell wrote:The choice of most 500cc climbers is a 12 paddle DOMINATOR $113.00 plus shipping no carcas needed.

do you have any right now? if so, ill order one tomorow night

glen howell · Post by **glen howell** » May 29th, 2008, 3:47 pm

I have 4 in stock 12 paddle DOMINATORS Go to approved site to order Glen (TEAM GSS) NAHA #42

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » May 31st, 2008, 3:27 pm

got dominator ordered today. thnx glen

..after i get it installed, brit put your face down near the dirt as i let out the clutch, make sure the paddles are working ok

britincali · Post by **britincali** » May 31st, 2008, 3:41 pm

Only if you bow to my 14 blade first

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » May 31st, 2008, 5:49 pm

100hp honda wrote: brit put your face down near the dirt as i let out the clutch, make sure the paddles are working ok

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » June 5th, 2008, 5:27 pm

hey thnx glen i got that tire today

. money order will be on the way tomorow

100hp honda · Post by **100hp honda** » June 28th, 2008, 1:07 pm

hey glen i need another 12 dominator for 18" wheel. i left message on your phone so call me back if you get a chance soon

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dual purpose paddle?

dual purpose paddle?